It was never just about Jane. Read Bob Johnson’s open letter (and the failed PART report) for an intro to why the whole admin and governance system needs an overhaul. Those of you with incriminating evidence, get a lawyer and make your case NOW!

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From: Office of Public Relations
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 17:32:39 -0500
Subject: Office of Public Relations – Gallaudet’s Board of Trustees votes to terminate Dr. Jane Fernandes’ appointment as president
To: “public.relations@gallaudet.edu”

TO: Campus Community
FROM: Board of Trustees
DATE: October 29, 2006
RE: Board of Trustees Meeting

“Today, we announce with much regret and pain that after serious deliberation in a special, all-day Executive Session of the Board of Trustees, we have voted to terminate Dr. Fernandes’ appointment as President-Designate (currently effective) and President (effective beginning January 1, 2007) at Gallaudet University.

We understand the impact of this decision and the important issues that inherently arise when a Board re-examines decisions in the face of an on-going protest. The Board believes that it is in the best interests of the University to terminate Dr. Fernandes from the incoming President’s position.

Although undoubtedly there will be some members of the community who have differing views on the meaning of this decision, we believe that it is a necessity at this point. The Board is continuing to meet to discuss transitional issues. It has certainly been a difficult and trying time for our Gallaudet community. Now is the time for healing. The hope of the Board of Trustees is for our beloved community to come together to work for a stronger and better Gallaudet.”